April 1, 2022 - 1 The Joaquin ISD School Board met tonight in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Chrisco Bragg, Brandon Neal, Jeff Cater, Jacob Kay, and Jason Harvey Board members absent: Jeff Hamilton, Ronnie Belrose Guest(s) Present:
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Ryan Fuller, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Bubba Carrington, Elementary Principal; Terri Gray, Jr High/High School Principal; Rick Haggard, Technology Director
Chrisco Bragg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
2 The invocation was led by Chrisco Bragg, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America by Brandon Neal, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Jacob Kay.
3 Audience Participation – None
4 Report and Information items:
4.1 Monthly Financial Report
4.2 Quarterly Investment Report
4.3 Joaquin ISD Draft TIA Handbook
4.4 Updated Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan
4.5 Update on Improvement Projects
5 Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
5.1 It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve the previous meeting minutes. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.2 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to cancel the School Board Election for May 7, 2022. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.3 It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve the Student Transfer Agreement. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.4 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to approve certifying the Superintendent to the Regional Advisory Committee. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.5 It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to adopt the Resolution for Renewal of the District of Innovation Plan and Appoint Committee members. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.6 It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve Staff Development Minutes Waivers for 2022-23. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.7 It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to approve the 2022-2023 School Calendar subject to DOI approval. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.8 It was moved by Jeff Cater, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve Interlocal Agreement with TASB Risk Management Fund. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.9 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve Oil and Gas Mineral Lease. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
6 The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 at 6:42 p.m. on March 21, 2022. §551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of counsel to his client, under the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Act. §551.129 A governmental body may use a telephone conference call, videoconference call, or communications over the Internet to conduct a public consultation with its attorney in an open meeting of the governmental body or a private consultation with its attorney in a closed meeting of the governmental body. §551.074 Deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
6.1.A The Board will met in Executive Session to discuss Board Relations and individual Board Responsibilities
6.1.B Contracts for Assistant Principals and Directors.
7 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 9:38 p.m. on March 21, 2022. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
7.1.A Discussion Only
7.1.B It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to extend contracts for attached list of employees (attached list) by one-year subject to assignment by the Superintendent. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8 Chrisco Bragg, Board President, asked for items to be placed on the next board agenda.
9 Designation of date and time of next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Joaquin ISD. April 25, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
10 With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
